Economy LocalEconomy LocalenBFEDE044-5B29-4905-ACCA-EC130FDF1F8Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/2/qatar-participates-in-42nd-session-of-oics-standing-committee-for-economic-commercial-cooperationIstanbul, November 02 (QNA) - The State of Qatar took part in the 42nd session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC), held in Istanbul, Turkey, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2026. The event brought together ministers, senior officials, and representatives from OIC member states and affiliated institutions.Mon, 2 Nov 2026 23:45:39 Z0788662F-B341-4F9F-B340-F9F19DAAF840https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/2/59th-aaco-general-assembly-opens-in-dohaDoha, November 02 (QNA) - Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Arab Air Carriers' Organization (AACO) officially kicked off on Monday.Mon, 2 Nov 2026 23:22:32 Z18A8CC64-E34C-4ABA-8EDE-4BEC034C542Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/2/ministry-of-commerce-and-industry-signs-cooperation-agreement-with-qatar-post-to-enhance-investor-servicesDoha, November 02 (QNA) - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Post, authorizing the latter to provide business licensing services through the Ministry's Single Window platform.Mon, 2 Nov 2026 20:43:59 Z04AFA8B0-C33B-44AF-A955-ED91BA87515Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/2/qcb-governor-meets-governor-of-bank-of-italyRome, November 02 (QNA) - HE Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met Monday, during his visit to the Italian Republic, with HE Governor of the Bank of Italy, Fabio Panetta.Mon, 2 Nov 2026 20:42:43 ZC0E04A69-D35F-4F8B-B9AA-855B274B80E5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/2/nakilat-marks-fleet-expansion-milestone-with-naming-of-nine-new-vesselsDoha, November 02 (QNA) - Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat) announced the naming of nine new vessels at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hanwha Ocean, and HD Hyundai Samho shipyards in South Korea,Mon, 2 Nov 2026 17:57:25 ZFC2EF8AE-E8A0-4DB5-9AEA-65E50CD47B52https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/2/qse-index-closes-higherDoha, November 02 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed on Monday higher by 15.24 points, or 0.16 percent, to end at 9,590.72.Mon, 2 Nov 2026 15:24:54 ZF2412C58-35C0-4533-85AC-49256C130850https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/2/industrial-ppi-in-state-drops-277-in-august-2026Doha, November 02 (QNA) - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for the industrial sector stood at 111.10 points in August 2026, a decrease of 2.77 percent compared with July 2026.Mon, 2 Nov 2026 15:00:03 Z57619389-4F60-4F93-99D6-76455E29B937https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/2/qatar-chamber-underlines-sustainability-core-pillar-for-building-more-diversified-efficient-economyDoha, November 02 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber affirmed that sustainability is a core pillar for building a more diversified and efficient economy, and for balancing economic growth, the preservation of natural resources, and the rights of future generations, in accord with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.Mon, 2 Nov 2026 14:57:07 ZF05A7F70-03FA-4F6D-BAF7-5AFC4B57C248https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/2/consumer-price-index-for-august-2026-rose-052Doha, November 02 (QNA) - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2026 rose 0.52% from July 2026 to 103.31 points, amid ongoing regional challenges and pressure on supply chains, transport and logistics costs.Mon, 2 Nov 2026 14:28:39 ZBB061A7D-0CA0-48B7-BD89-DFD74F1F22DEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/2/web-summit-qatar-2026-delivers-over-qar-1-billion-in-economic-returnsDoha, November 02 (QNA) - Web Summit Qatar 2026 generated approximately QAR 1.02 billion in direct and indirect economic returns, according to a report by Silverlode, a global advisory firm, marking around 26 per cent increase compared to the previous edition, with a contribution to GDP of approximately QAR 661 million, reflecting a 25 per cent rise.Mon, 2 Nov 2026 13:27:53 Z7142FE73-1538-46C7-A659-348C07ED5B9Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/2/qse-index-opens-higherDoha, November 02 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index increased by 2.02% at the start of Monday's trading, gaining 193.47 points from the previous session's close to reach 9,768 points, supported by gains across all sectors.Mon, 2 Nov 2026 10:41:55 ZB2E17C1C-3754-46A0-9758-8EB431EA4D97https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/1/qse-listed-companies-reported-qr-35-billion-for-3rd-quarter-of-2026Doha, November 01 (QNA) - The net profits of companies listed on the Main Market of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) for the first nine months of 2026 reached QR 35 billion compared to QR 41 billion for the same period last year, reflecting a decrease of 14.71%.Sun, 1 Nov 2026 19:37:03 ZC821B413-5524-47E1-8B9D-25EFCB11BB87https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/1/mwani-qatar-handles-over-59000-containers-in-octoberDoha, November 01 (QNA) - Mwani Qatar handled more than 59,000 standard units (TEUs) in October, an increase of 9 percent compared with September 2026.Sun, 1 Nov 2026 16:59:52 Z660B7C7E-AF27-4A54-A44D-97C032A0D0D5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/1/aqarat-real-estate-sales-value-rises-in-44th-week-of-2026Doha, November 01 (QNA) - The latest data from the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) showed mixed trends in Qatar's real estate market over the past week.Sun, 1 Nov 2026 16:18:29 ZDA636DEB-4223-4FF4-B55D-A1616B716E41https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/1/qse-index-closes-higherDoha, November 01 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed on Sunday higher by 424.30 points, or 4.64 percent, to end at 9,575.48. Sun, 1 Nov 2026 15:35:58 Z08D93020-3501-4D92-AE98-CA811EF3C8A6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/1/qatar-chamber-participates-in-b57-business-leaders-summit-in-istanbulIstanbul, November 01 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber participated in the second B57+ Business Leaders' Summit, held in the Turkish capital of Istanbul, on the sidelines of the 42nd Ministerial Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC), Sun, 1 Nov 2026 15:24:55 Z3DA51AFE-4E1D-4306-8451-D515778A09DDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/1/qatar-chamber-discusses-fostering-trade-ties-with-hondurasDoha, November 01 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber discussed ways to strengthen trade and economic relations between Qatar and Honduras and investment opportunities available in both countries, and explored areas of cooperation between their respective private sectors.Sun, 1 Nov 2026 13:32:43 ZCC6822C8-9EBC-4B4A-BFD5-B277A16BF921https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/1/qse-index-opens-higherDoha, November 01 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index increased by 1.21% at the start of Sunday's trading, gaining 110.40 points from the previous session's close to reach 9,261 points, supported by gains across all sectors.Sun, 1 Nov 2026 10:31:19 Z20FF4812-EB30-422B-A5B1-15778622BD10https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/31/old-doha-port-completes-preparations-to-launch-qatar-boat-show-2026Doha, October 31 (QNA) - Old Doha Port announced that all preparations for the third edition of Qatar Boat Show 2026 are complete.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:52:43 ZB5FBC9F6-C5A3-41F1-B3AE-A313408467CAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/31/fourth-qatar-real-estate-forum-tops-qar-1-billion-in-sales-doubles-last-years-totalDoha, October 31 (QNA) - The 4th Qatar Real Estate Forum and its accompanying Cityscape exhibition generated more than QAR 1 billion in real estate sales, marking a 100 percent increase from last year.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:17:28 Z5BBAD5DA-6190-40A6-9A88-421FE2F4623Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/31/qatarenergy-sets-fuel-prices-for-november-2026Doha, October 31 (QNA) - QatarEnergy announced on Saturday the diesel and gasoline prices for November 2026, with Diesel, Super Gasoline (95), and Premium Gasoline (91) prices remaining unchanged.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:59:00 ZB048C827-9CE0-42B4-A321-561E0F941CEAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/31/eu-reshapes-trade-partnerships-to-achieve-economic-diversification-qnb-saysDoha, October 31 (QNA) - The European Union is stepping up efforts to diversify its global trade partnerships amid growing economic uncertainty and declining reliability of its two largest trading partners, the United States and China, according to a report by Qatar National Bank (QNB).Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:42:32 Z79687C17-5D34-4257-9DAA-8B41899DF95Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/msheireb-properties-wins-double-gold-at-smart-built-environment-awards-cvu-award-of-excellenceDoha, October 29 (QNA) - Msheireb Properties has won gold in two categories at the Smart Built Environment Awards 2026, alongside an Award of Excellence from the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) that placed Msheireb Downtown Doha among the finalists in its Urban Habitat category.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:53:35 Z9FA070C3-A073-4BB1-BA66-C8D81E90EE79https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/qatars-zad-holding-reports-slight-profit-decline-as-dlala-swings-to-lossDoha, October 29 (QNA) - Qatar's Zad Holding Company reported a marginal decline in net profit for the first nine months of 2026, while Dlala Brokerage and Investment Holding swung from profit to loss over the same period.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:56:55 ZECCD7461-E69A-4172-9B0B-CEF027BE5AFEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/qatars-gulf-international-services-posts-748-fall-in-nine-month-profitsDoha, October 29 (QNA) - Qatar's Gulf International Services has reported a 74.8-percent decline in net profit for the first nine months of 2026, according to financial results published by the Qatar Stock Exchange.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:46:12 Z415B9416-3488-4726-B19A-C7678B1E89EAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/qdb-ceo-private-sector-key-to-economic-resilience-and-cross-border-cooperationDoha, October 29 (QNA) - CEO of Qatar Development Bank (QDB) Abdulrahman bin Hesham Al Sowaidi has affirmed that the private sector is a key pillar in strengthening economic resilience and cross-border cooperation, stressing that companies capable of operating in multiple markets while maintaining ties with partners worldwide are better positioned to grow and withstand shifts in the global economy.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:12:37 ZD47FBA83-AAE9-4435-9C8C-1C0176A45EF8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/qde-chairman-meets-lesotho-prime-minsiterDoha, October 29 (QNA) - HE Chairman of Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani met with HE Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and National Security of the Kingdom of Lesotho Samuel Matekane and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho Limpho Justice Tau, at the Business Innovation Park Building at Ras Bufontas Free Zone.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:43 Z4D5CB7C6-88DB-42FD-802B-6A0921FC9CBBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/egyptian-minister-of-investment-to-qna-bilateral-relations-with-qatar-witnessing-major-political-and-economic-advancementDoha, October 29 (QNA) - HE Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh affirmed on Thursday that Egyptian-Qatari relations are witnessing significant strategic development across political and economic spheres, highlighting expanding opportunities for investment cooperation and productive integration in the industrial and tourism sectors between the two nations.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:21:44 Z27ADFB23-0EDC-4372-8181-CE165073144Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/caf-president-african-football-undergoing-transformations-boosted-its-investment-valueDoha, October 29 (QNA) - President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Dr. Patrice Motsepe affirmed that football in Africa is undergoing major structural transformations that have enhanced its commercial value and investment appeal internationally.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:29:18 Z41A76F0A-60FB-4D51-B3E7-DE54DA907737https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/financial-analyst-to-qna-qse-ends-strings-of-decline-regains-buying-momentumDoha, October 29 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index concluded the current week with a 6.27 percent gain, putting an end to a streak of weekly declines seen over the previous period.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:54:07 ZC250402C-BF49-4EFD-A369-D547DE68B79Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/qia-ceo-our-long-term-vision-aims-to-preserve-grow-nations-wealth-for-future-generationsDoha, October 29 (QNA) - CEO of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) Mohammed Saif Al Sowaidi affirmed that QIA was established with the objective of preserving and growing the nation's wealth for future generations, enabling it to operate with a long-term vision, insulated from short-term fluctuations and considerations.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:03:51 ZAE2C711B-6550-4AA7-BAFC-794055764791https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, October 29 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed on Thursday lower by 63.17 points, or 0.69 percent, to end at 9,151.18. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:27:56 Z505620A3-002A-4B07-B85B-825032B9C532https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/qatar-oman-investment-company-records-qr-414330-net-loss-for-first-nine-months-of-2026Doha, October 29 (QNA) - Qatar Oman Investment Company recorded a net loss of QR 414.33 thousand for the first nine months of 2026, compared to a net profit of QR 3.848 million for the same period of 2025.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:19:15 Z82813448-3966-440F-A356-C592FE8BBE5Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/real-estate-trading-volume-exceeds-qr600-million-in-one-weekDoha, October 29 (QNA) - Qatar's real estate trading volume reached QR 520,192,098 during the week from October 18 to 22, according to the weekly bulletin issued by the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:14:26 Z8E31B7B3-A4E0-4E4B-9285-3AC589A3F9D3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/eshailsat-and-arabsat-sign-strategic-partnership-agreement-to-enhance-cooperation-in-broadcasting-and-satellite-communications-servicesTunis, October 29 (QNA) - Es'hailSat -Qatar Satellite Company- and the Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) signed a strategic partnership agreement during the Arab Radio and Television Festival (ASBU Festival) in Hammamet, Tunisia.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:46:56 ZD6B69BA7-498E-4426-BA92-74D510FAEA1Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/qatarenergy-to-purchase-3-mtpa-of-us-lng-from-woodside-energyDoha, October 29 (QNA) - QatarEnergy announced that it entered into a long-term Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Woodside Energy (LA) Investments LLC (Woodside Energy) for the purchase of 3 million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG from the Louisiana LNG project, located along the United States Gulf Coast, and currently under construction. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:43:10 Z7CE45163-EFB1-47FE-ADFD-A78B1593D0D5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/gold-price-in-qatari-market-rises-by-118-this-weekDoha, October 29 (QNA) - The price of gold in the Qatari market rose by 1.18% this week to $4043.46000 per ounce on Thursday, according to data issued by Qatar National Bank.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:38:26 Z9252EAEF-BDB9-4DE3-86BE-E6D2AAF84157https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/qse-index-declines-by-051-at-start-of-thursday-tradingDoha, October 29 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index declined by 0.51%, dropping 46.61 points to 9,167 points compared to the previous session's close, under pressure from three sectors.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:54:03 ZC07151E5-8F27-410F-A0FE-141C4C5C933Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/manaai-corporations-nine-month-profit-jumps-538Doha, October 29 (QNA) - Manaai Corporation's net profit jumped 53.8% in the first nine months of 2026 to QR 155.916 million, up from QR 101.375 million in the same period last year.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:47 ZF4413EF5-6FC6-4676-9BD9-B54FC1865BB5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/29/scale-ai-expands-its-long-term-presence-in-qatar-with-a-home-in-udc-tower-at-the-pearl-islandDoha, October 28 (QNA) - Scale AI today signed an agreement with United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan islands, to establish a long-term home for Scale Qatar at UDC Tower at The Pearl Island in Doha.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:15:00 Z437075EA-CB73-4528-BDB9-3D76F54EE7C5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/28/udc-to-launch-six-community-environmental-initiatives-during-qsw-2026Doha, October 28 (QNA) - United Development Company (UDC) announced its participation in the 11th Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW 2026) with six environmental, educational, and community initiatives across its destinations from October 31 to November 7.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:03:20 Z94185D67-9062-4E92-AF6C-5FB4DE13BD21https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/28/qba-egyptian-investment-minister-discuss-expanding-economic-partnershipDoha, October 28 (QNA) - The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) met with HE Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh and his accompanying delegation to discuss expanding mutual investments and strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:01:18 Z8D8E05AE-0976-45AE-BBFA-86603ECE3A92https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/28/qfcra-dreama-financial-supervisor-initiative-awarded-best-financial-literacy-programmeDoha, October 28 (QNA) - The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) has received the Best Financial Literacy (Dreama Financial Supervisor Programme) Qatar 2026 award from the Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026, recognising the programme's design, measurable outcomes and positive impact.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:59:49 Z4226C360-BABC-4FDA-BDDF-29D282F66A62https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/28/byh-2026-exhibition-wraps-up-7th-edition-with-record-attendanceDoha, October 28 (QNA) - The seventh edition of the Build Your House Exhibition concluded after three days, attracting a record number of more than 16,000 visits.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:18:00 Z100E368C-7567-41E6-A1D2-5972B2550C8Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/28/qatar-central-bank-keeps-interest-rates-unchangedDoha, October 28 (QNA) - Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Wednesday decided to maintain its existing deposit, lending and repo rates following an assessment of the country's current monetary policy.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:17:06 Z94A08BAD-4771-4852-A2B1-AC8E32166288https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/28/fourth-qatar-real-estate-forum-cityscape-qatar-continue-with-panel-discussions-agreementsDoha, October 28 (QNA) - The fourth Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 and Cityscape Qatar 2026 continued Wednesday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:11:18 Z717D2C2C-2D4A-49DC-A833-32A6BB5040A5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/28/ooredoo-profit-declines-49-percent-at-end-of-third-quarterDoha, October 28 (QNA) - Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2026, reporting a net profit of QAR 2.93 billion, compared to QAR 3.08 billion during the corresponding period of last year, marking a 4.9 percent decrease.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:13:54 ZC84238D3-F34F-4D0A-9D72-AF240DD1A844https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/28/estithmar-holdings-profits-rise-210-percent-at-end-of-third-quarterDoha, October 28 (QNA) - Estithmar Holding, a Qatari public shareholding company, reported a 2.10 percent increase in net profits to QAR 743.003 million at the end of the third quarter of 2026, compared with QAR 727.697 million in the same period of 2025.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:17:35 Z98BAEEDD-7F4B-4979-A915-FBED2C4DB2E9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/28/mekdam-holdings-profits-fall-3447-percent-at-end-of-third-quarterDoha, October 28 (QNA) - Mekdam Holding Group, a Qatari public shareholding company, reported a 34.47 percent decline in net profits to QAR 18.230 million at the end of the third quarter of 2026, compared with QAR 27.823 million in the same period of 2025.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:48:50 Z296B3EF0-C6D5-41F1-8A0D-A42B974196EChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/28/alkhaleej-takaful-insurance-discloses-financial-statements-for-q3-of-2026Doha, October 28 (QNA) - Alkhaleej Takaful Insurance has discloses the interim financial statement for the nine-month period ending Sep. 30, 2026.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:46:19 Z